Leonberger

Leonberger is a large size mountain dog breed having long hair just like Saint Bernard. Due to his lion looks, they also are known as the Gentle lion, Leo, and Gentle Giant.Why Gentle lion – because he mimics the lion’s voice and his structure looks like a little bit lion.

Leonberger comes in 4 colors Mahogany, Red, Yellow and Sandy. They commonly found in UK, USA, Canada, and France. The name Leonberg originated from the city of Leonberg in Germany. He also considered a watchdog in several countries.

Life Span

8 – 9 years

Color

Mahogany, Red, Yellow and Sandy

Temperament

Fearless, Obedient, Loyal, Companionable, Adaptable, Loving

Height

Male: 72–80 cm
Female: 65–75 cm

Weight

Male: 48–75 kg
Female: 41–59 kg

Origin

Germany

Group

Working Group

These dogs are more friendly but when it comes to their health, it requires more exercise, grooming, trainability. These kinds of dog love to play with kids, and they are more affectionate with their family members but not for strangers.

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So it will be a good fit for you if you have children in your house and you are planning to buy a dog but little bit confused which dog should I prefer then Leonberger will be the dog you should consider. Due to his giant size, it also requires more space.

Leonberger Breed Characteristics

Adaptability

Adapts well to Apartment Living

Sensitivity Level

Tolerates being Alone

Friendliness

Kids Friendly

Dog Friendly

Friendly toward Strangers

Playfulness

Trainability

Easy to Train

Intelligence Level

Grooming

Shedding

Easy To Groom

Exercise Needs

Energy Level

Exercise Needs

Things you should know before buying Leonberger is that they have more sensitivity level as they will expect more attention from you. He is 29-30 inches in height and can weigh up to 64-68kg. He is also a working group dog breed.

Due to his high level of intelligence and energy level which makes him an excellent dog regarding obedience and rescue works.